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This music-driven theatre event focuses on the renowned singer, her music, and her musical influences, and will be produced by ZACH Theatre this summer, under the direction of playwright Randy Johnson. They're looking for singers/performers for all the roles right now – including Janis, Big Mama Thornton, and more. See website for details, and email (with headshot and résumé) for the required appointment. Tue., Feb. 12, 6-10pm. ZACH's Nowlin Hall, 1426 Toomey.

The gangster-riddled Hit that was an award-winning hit for a chick and a dude returns, all revamped for the next clip in May. They're looking for a man (age: 40-60) to play the role of Ervin. E-mail headshot and résumé for appointment. Sat., Feb. 23.

Fronterafest's all over for another year, people, except for this Short Fringe: Best of the Fest part –and I'm glad to tell you that any night of this line-up is worth seeing, because you'll laugh, you might cry, you will be extremely fucking entertained at all times. [Full disclosure: I helped decide which shows got to be presented again this week.] And "Austin's Best Monologist" – it's true! – Steven Tomlinson debuts his new "How to Use Evernote" piece in the Wild Card Bill. You'd best hurry, though, because these nights (and one matinee) of no-fail theatrical enjoyment are selling out so fast you'd think they were Tim Doyle prints or something! See website for full schedule details. Wed.-Sat., Feb. 14-16, 8pm.